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Add 1/48 and 3/84

1/48 + 3/84 is 19/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/336 + 12/336 = 7 + 12/336 = 19/336
  5. So, 1/48 + 3/84 = 19/336

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